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BYD Shark 6: Australian deliveries begin, but some customers face delays
Customer deliveries of the BYD Shark 6 ute have started in Australia, with the new PHEV ute beating rivals from Ford and GWM to market.
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About the BYD Shark 6
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2024 BYD Shark 6 is a dual-cab 4x4 ute, but not as you know it. Priced from just $57,900 plus on-road costs, it's Australia's first plug-in hybrid ute and it's powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that outputs no less than 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque.
The BYD Shark 6 range will be expanded via other variants in future, and joins the growing list of models from the fast-growing Chinese auto brand, including the pioneering Atto 3 and Sealion 6 mid-sized electric SUVs, the Dolphin small electric hatch and the Seal mid-sized electric sedan, all backed by a six-year, 150,000km warranty.
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2024 BYD Shark 6 Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the BYD Shark 6
The most fuel efficient BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.9L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BYD Shark 6?
The BYD Shark 6 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2024 BYD Shark 6 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BYD Shark 6?
The BYD Shark 6 offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BYD Shark 6 FAQs
The cheapest BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM that starts from $57,900.
The most expensive BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM that starts from $57,900.
The best towing capacity of a BYD Shark 6 is offered by the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM which can tow 2500 kg
The largest BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM which measures 1971mm wide, 5457mm in length and sits 1925mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM which has 135kW of power from its 1.5L TURBO F/INJ engine.
The BYD Shark 6 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Shark 6 is the DUAL MOTOR PREMIUM which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Shark 6 uses Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.